Some Old School 1960s era action. Hall of Famer Merlin Olsen of the Rams takes on another Hall of Famer in Packers guard Jerry Kramer as legend Bart Starr turns to hand off to Donny Anderson.
Bart Starr, Donny Anderson and Jerry Kramer of the Packers with Merlin Olsen of the Rams
Formerly with the Packers, running back Donny Anderson joined the Cardinals in 1972 and was St. Louis' leading runner that year with 536 yards. Here he carries against the Giants as Spider Lockhart & Richmond Flowers move in to stop him.
Donny Anderson, Cardinals carries against the Giants Spider Lockhart & Richmond Flowers in 1972
A frozen Lambeau Field presented challenges for both the Packers and the Cowboys offenses during the 1967 NFL Championship game. Donny Anderson was the Packers leading runner with just 35 yards on 18 carries. Here he manages a few yards with Cowboys Hall of Famer Bob Lilly close by.
Donny Anderson of the Packers and Bob Lilly of the Cowboys in the 1967 NFL Championship
Rookie John Brockington picks up yardage against the Rams defense in 1971. #72 is Packer tackle Dick Himes of Ohio State and it looks like Donny Anderson at the right.
John Brockington carries against the Rams in 1971 with Dick Himes blocking
Packers Hall of Fame guard Jerry Kramer moves Ram Lamar Lundy out of the way for half-back Donny Anderson.
Donny Anderson as Jerry Kramer blocks Lamar Lundy
Donny Anderson, formerly of the Packers, now a Cardinal, is tripped up by the Giants Ron Hornsby after making positive yardage. Anderson was with St. Louis in 1972 to 1974 and led the club in rush the first two seasons.
Donny Anderson, St. Louis Cardinals carries against the Giants
Packers halfback Donny Anderson carries the ball as Bears legend Dick Butkus wraps him up.
Donny Anderson hit by Dick Butkus
1973 - Cardinals Tight End Jackie Smith (#81) is congratulated by team mates Walker Gillette (#84), Jim Hart (#17), Donny Anderson (#44) & Jim Otis (#35) as he sets a new NFL record for Tight Ends with 434 career catches.
Jackie Smith sets the All Time Reception List among Tight Ends in 1973
Rams defenders Jack Pardee (#32) & Deacon Jones (#75) pour through as reserve linebacker Tony Guillory (#88) blocks a Donny Anderson (#44) punt in week 13 of the 1967 NFL season.
The block helped set-up a 5-yard Roman Gabriel-to-Bernie Casey go-ahead touchdown as the Rams downed the Pack 27-24. The win kept a 7-game winning streak alive that would turn into a 1967 Coastal Division Title for Los Angeles.
Tony Guillory blocks a Donny Anderson Punt, 1967 Rams & Packers
Packers Fullback Jim Grabowski (#33) leads the way for halfback Donny Anderson (#44) as Anderson blasts through the heart of the Colts defense.
Donny Anderson carries against the Colts as Jim Grabowski blocks
Donny Anderson, shown here is 1967 against the Bears, enjoyed a productive season that year averaging 4.1 yards a carry on 402 yards rushing, catching 22 passes for another 331 yards and scoring a total of 9 touchdowns.
The Packers Donny Anderson in 1967
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Thanks! I loved the Packers, and Donny was one of my favorites!